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Black Hawk Creations started back in 1991, when my lovely wife Barbera and I got together. We are both self taught Artists, working in many different mediums. To us, the world of artistic endeavour is like a never ending smorgasbord to express creativity.  Our work is inspired by the Indigenous People of North America, and also of western Europe. Our wish, is to bring Honor to our Ancestors of both lands, in the pieces we create.

Our home and studios are on 5 acres outside of Gainesville Florida,that we share with our 3 Rottweillers , Tank, Bear, and Raven, our sheep Maggie, and pet pig Emily......and a host of chickens and ducks that keep us in eggs. We are also avid gardeners,and grow many ornamentals as well as food plants. The ornamental flowering plants, are food for the Soul, every bit as important as the ones we raise for food for the body!

Barbera specializes in Leather work, specifically clothing, and historical Regalia and accesories. She also works in graphic arts, pyrography , beadwork, and a host of other mediums.
 
I love working in Metal, because of its inherent Earthy Quality, and ability to conduct not only Electricity, but other forms of Energy. It forms that conductive link, from the Being that is engraved on its surface, to the person wearing the medallion, or piece of jewelry. This particular Art form has been my Calling, for the last 12 or so years, it has consumed my Creativity……….to the point, it is all I want to work with….occasionally combining my engraved pieces with set gemstones.

Our hope every day, is that the pieces we are working on, bring Honor to our Ancestors, and the Beings they represent.....and that each piece,is the best one we have ever created..........until we start on the next one!

Welcome……….
C’mon in, Don’t just stand there at the door……….C'mon in, and make yourself at home, and hopefully you will find something you can't live without!